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I have hyperadenergic pots with syncope, nmh. how do i convince drs in the er or elsewhere when i pass out that it is not all in my head?

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

Bring doctor's note: In doing research on this problem I did not see syncope associated with iy. In any event, ask your doctor to provide you with a card that details your problem.

Answered 10/9/2014

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A member asked:

I have hyperadenergic pots with syncope, nmh. how do i convince drs in the er or elsewhere when i pass out that it is not all in my head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Schmidt answered

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